Saudi Arabia

Exploring the Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna) in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health This article investigates the possible side effects of COVID-19 vaccination in Saudi Arabia to explore an association between different vaccine types and experienced side effects. Journal Article

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Developing a COVID-19 Mortality Prediction (CoMPred) Indicator for ICU Diabetic Patients Treated with Tocilizumab in Saudi Arabia: A Proof-of-Concept Study

Biomedicines This article aims to present a novel and objective laboratory-based indicator to predict mortality among COVID-19 patients and finds that diabetic status can differentiate between severe and non-severe cases of COVID-19 but cannot predict mortality. Journal Article

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Assessing the Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Booster Dose

Immunity, Inflammation and Disease This article reports the findings of a study conducted in Saudi Arabia and Jordan aiming to assess the acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine and the factors that impact the intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine and its booster dose. Journal Article

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Machine Learning Techniques for the Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Food Insecurity among Adults in Arab Countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic

BMC Public Health This article shows that Jordanian, Palestinian, Lebanese, and Saudi Arabian respondents reported the highest rates of food insecurity in the Arab region during the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas Oman and Bahrain reported the lowest rates. Journal Article

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Period Prevalence of COVID-19 and Influenza Symptoms in 2022 Among Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Cureus This article aims to estimate the period prevalence of respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19 and influenza among adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia in 2022. Journal Article

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Strategies and Technologies to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections: Lessons from SARS, Ebola, and MERS in Saudi Arabia, A Systematic Review

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology This article aims to comprehensively analyze the effectiveness, challenges, and implications of infection control measures and technological interventions employed during the SARS (COVID-19), Ebola, and MERS outbreaks in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Characteristics of COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit in Multispecialty Hospital of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study

Healthcare This article aims to identify and describe the features of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the ICU of one of the multispecialty hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 Vaccines on the Development of Acute Complications in Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

International Journal of General Medicine This article aims to determine the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on glycemic control and the development of hyperglycemic emergencies among type 1 and 2 diabetes patients in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Patient Engagement with Primary Healthcare: Lessons from the Saudi Primary Care Setting

BMC Primary Care This article aims to explore patients’ experiences and views of Saudi Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the latter might have impacted patient engagement with PHCs, patterns of seeking healthcare, and perceived impacts on health. Journal Article

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Post COVID-19 Symptoms Among Infected Vaccinated Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health This article evaluates 14 prevalent long-term COVID-19 symptoms among vaccinated individuals and examines the possible effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the persistence of post-recovery symptoms. Journal Article

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